diff --git a/docs/2023-10-02-unrelated.html b/docs/2023-10-02-unrelated.html index abbff54..e63c9c0 100644 --- a/docs/2023-10-02-unrelated.html +++ b/docs/2023-10-02-unrelated.html @@ -68,6 +68,29 @@ there too: It may be worth it.

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+ Never say “no,” but rarely say “yes.” +

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+ So the principle is straightforward: Set the conditions of “yes” such + that: +

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Feel free to ask me via diff --git a/posts/2023-10-02-unrelated.md b/posts/2023-10-02-unrelated.md index a17ef9b..0f0420f 100644 --- a/posts/2023-10-02-unrelated.md +++ b/posts/2023-10-02-unrelated.md @@ -19,3 +19,13 @@ related though. > before pushing back, before saying it’s too hard or it’s too much work. Those > things may be true, but there may be another truth in there too: It may be > worth it. + +## [Never say “no,” but rarely say “yes.”](https://longform.asmartbear.com/say-yes/) + +> So the principle is straightforward: Set the conditions of “yes” such that: +> +> - If they say “yes,” you’re happy because the terms or money are so good, it + > more than compensates for the distraction, perhaps funding the thing you + > really want to do. +> - If they say “no,” you’re happy because it wasn’t a great fit anyway; it’s + > not a worthwhile return on your time and effort.